Children enjoyed themselves at a spooky halloween themed play event, designed specially for children with autism Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

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There can be no greater joy than seeing the beaming smiles of children loving life - and youngsters with learning difficulties were enjoying half-term in Ipswich even more this week as an Ipswich bar’s autism-friendly activities got better and better.

Waterfront bar Wiff Waff decided to hold regular events after noticing a limited range of things to do for children with autism and their families.

Many school holiday activities are not suitable for those children, so bar manager Malcolm Watkins and his wife Emma-Jayne decided to create free events where they could play without fear of being misunderstood.

Children enjoyed themselves at a spooky halloween themed play event, designed specially for children with autism Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Alaynor and Cian in their fancy dress Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Wiff Waff's previous Disney and superheroes events have been great successes, leading a donation of £700 from the Black Shuck Motorcycle Club to help it improve the activities on offer.

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